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Director of Government Relations and Business Strategy


Company : DP World


Location : Gurugram, Uttar pradesh


Created : 2026-03-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1. Government Engagement & Policy AdvocacyBuild and maintain strong relationships with central ministries, state governments, Foreign missions, regulatory bodies, PSUs, port authorities, railways, customs, foreign trade bodies and regional trade associations.Represent the organisation in policy consultations, industry forums, working groups, and government meetings to identify business opportunities and then to develop them till their logical end.Track policy developments in logistics, ports, shipping, rail, trade, inland terminals, and multimodal infrastructure.Prepare policy notes, position papers, and submissions aligned to company business interests.Influence policy discussions to support business growth across multiple business units.2. Cross-Business Understanding & Commercial EnablementUse strong understanding of multiple business of logistics- Freight Forwarding, CFS/Warehousing, Ports & Container Terminals, Shipping Lines / Liner business, Rail Inland/ Multimodal logistics to identify business opportunities emerging from government initiatives.Support internal business teams in evaluating government projects, tenders, concessions, and partnerships and lead discussions with concerned Government entities to further our business interests.Provide commercial and policy inputs for expansion in new locations, terminals, corridors, or logistics parks.Align company strategy with government programs such as: PM Gati Shakti, National Logistics Policy, MMLP Program, Sagar Mala, Bharat Mala, Dedicated Freight Corridor and Coastal Shipping / Inland Waterways programs3. Regulatory Approvals & Project EnablementFacilitate approvals, clearances, and coordination with government agenciesCoordinate with internal teams (business, legal, finance, operations, projects) to ensure smooth execution of identified projects.Resolve regulatory issues impacting operations across different business units with concerted efforts with the regulatory bodies.4. Strategic Stakeholder ManagementBuild strong engagement with:Ministries (Shipping, Commerce, Railways, Finance, Transport, Industry, etc.)State governments & industrial development corporationsPort authorities & terminal operatorsRailways & DFCCILCustoms, DGFT, regulatory bodiesShipping lines, trade bodies, and industry associationsInternal stakeholders across businessesDevelop partnerships that support long-term business growth.Support senior leadership in high-level government meetings.5. Events, Forums & Institutional EngagementPlan and organise government meetings, industry roundtables, conferences, and official events to strengthen organisational visibility.Coordinate participation in government summits, logistics forums, and trade events.Ensure maximum business benefit from events through proper planning, stakeholder mapping, and follow-up.Manage visits of government officials, delegations, and senior stakeholders.Support leadership during official interactions with government.6. Communication, Conduct & RepresentationRepresent the organisation professionally in all government interactions.Maintain high standards of communication, protocol, and corporate conduct.Prepare presentations, briefing notes, and speaking points for leadership.Ensure consistent messaging aligned with company strategy.Coordinate with multiple internal stakeholders across businesses.